Role of tree roots in slope stabilisation

The mechanical stabilisation of soil slopes by means of tree roots depends largely on the strength properties of the roots and their growth pattern within the soil. In particular areas, the selection of indigenous tree species on the basis of their root properties is an essential part of biotechnica...

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Published in:Bulletin of engineering geology and the environment 1999-06, Vol.57 (4), p.337-342
Main Authors: Nilaweera, N. S., Nutalaya, P.
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